Which is practical, IELTS or TOEFL?

TOEFL and IELTS have become two influential language tests for studying in China. In fact, TOEFL and IELTS are mainly for preparing for studying abroad. Let's talk about which is practical, IELTS or TOEFL. Don't miss it.

1. Which is more practical, TOEFL or IELTS?

From the perspective of applicability, TOEFL scores are only used for overseas study applications, and IELTS scores are more applicable because they have two grades: A and G.

Class A can be used for overseas study applications, and Class G can be used for immigration applications. Therefore, the IELTS test has a wider scope of application.

Second, the comprehensive comparison between TOEFL and IELTS.

1. Similar

(1) TOEFL and IELTS are mainly used for studying abroad. It can be seen from the form that IELTS and TOEFL are divided into listening, speaking, reading and writing.

(2) period of validity. Both of them are valid for two years, and IELTS and TOEFL scores are recognized worldwide. These two exams are real international exams.

2. Difference

(1) score. IELTS total score 9, TOEFL total score 120. IELTS is basically 9 points, and the score is the average of these four subjects.

(2) study destination: Although IELTS and TOEFL scores are widely accepted internationally, these two tests still have their own emphasis.

IELTS is suitable for students who want to study in the Commonwealth or immigrate to Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Suitable for TOEFL: students studying in the United States, Canada and other countries.

(3) Oral test method: IELTS speaking is mainly used for dialogue, which is equivalent to direct dialogue with examiners. The examiner decides the final score according to the students' answers and their eyes and body movements.

TOEFL oral English mainly adopts man-machine dialogue. In TOEFL speaking, you need to put on headphones to listen to questions, then think within the specified time, and finally answer questions with a microphone within the specified time.